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JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,932 posts) Thu Apr 5, 2012, 09:58 AM Apr 2012

Tire question: Is 26 x 1 3/8 the same as 26 x 1.4? [View all]

I need new tires for my old three-speed "errand" bike (with a big handlebar basket). But tire sizes are confusing. My old bike uses 26 x 1 3/8 tires, and I see some nice 26 x 1.4 tires with reflective sidewall and a decent price. Are these sizes interchangeable?

Thanks much.

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Tire question: Is 26 x 1 3/8 the same as 26 x 1.4? [View all] JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 OP

Fractional tire sizes are different than decimal sizes... PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #1

Thanks, that makes my decision simpler JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #2

I second the SheldonBrown link Kennah Apr 2012 #4

26x1.4" will work just fine, as long as the tire still clears the bike frame. n/t PavePusher Apr 2012 #3

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